Many homes in SE Florida are historic landmarks, built from 1920-1950. The Mediterranean & Spanish Mission homes have features including pecky cypress doors and ceilings, arched windows and doors, original fireplaces & hardwood floors. Discover properties to compare that are or may become historic footnotes & interesting properties of note elsewhere. Luxury Homes Specialist Marilyn Jacobs can find you a wonderful home in SE Florida, old or new. 561-302-3388.

12/18/2011

THE BALLINGER HOUSE, a/k/a Villa Leoncini in Palm Beach

Featured in this Mediterranean Revival-style property are a 3-story tower, 5 bedrooms, a 2-bedroom guest house, and award-winning gardens that are a showcase of tropical plantings archived in the Smithsonian's Garden Club of America Collection. The estate was landmarked in 1985. It has a villa-like atmosphere.

The dining room features a pecky cypress beamed ceiling, fireplace and blue and white tiled walls.

The formal motor court entrance circles around the center fountain, past the 3-car garage, and up to the wrought-iron front entrance gates.

MARILYN JACOBS HAS LISTED AND SOLD HOMES THAT DID NOT SELL

MARILYN FARBER JACOBS is the "go to realtor" for historic homes!

Sun-Sentinel named Marilyn Jacobs as a Top Luxury Specialist in Palm Beach County in a feature article. Wall St Journal and Barrons listed Marilyn as a luxury specialist as well.

Some of Marilyn's media endorsements!

Call Marilyn 561-302-3388 to find you the perfect property!

CONSIDERING LIVING IN AN UPDATED HISTORIC PALM BEACH ISLAND HOME?

It's early morning, you just had coffee. Step onto the patio and swim for a half hour. Then sit in the sun a while.

Walk a half block to the beach and ocean. Sit and watch the waves and boats go by. Then home to change for lunch at Boulud, a much treasured and worldwide known Palm Beach restaurant, a short walk away. Afterwards, head over to the fabulous Breakers Hotel, pick up an item in one of their fabulous boutiques.

Stop in the Palm Beach Publix for dinner fixings. Come home to relax before making a wonderful dinner that you will cook poolside, with friends over to dine, swim and enjoy.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, pool, tall-hedged privacy, A GREAT LIFESTYLE!

To learn more call Marilyn at 561-513-6180 or email marilynfjacobs@gmail.com. $3mm+.

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KUDOS TO BOCA RATON AND DELRAY BEACH, cities with many historic homes

Cities with at least 30,000 residents were considered as MOST EXCITING PLACE TO LIVE BY MOVOTO REAL ESTATE BLOG and 99 were found.Boca Raton was the 4th place active life and arts ranking with nightlife and music venues scoring high too.Boca placed third in non-fast food restaurants.

RAND McNally chose Delray Beach as BEST OF THE ROAD: 2012 BEST SMALL TOWNS IN AMERICA and USA Today chose Delray Beach as MOST FUN TOWN.

West Palm Beach has many districts with historic homes of note, renovated and upgraded or ready for your personal touch.

LOOKING FOR A HISTORIC HOME?

See http://www.MarilynJacobs.com and input dates from 1920 to 1950.
Marilyn will find you the home of your dreams, historic or otherwise, anywhere in southeast Florida.

HISTORIC WATERFRONT HOME WITH 180' WATERFRONT

Marilyn sold this double lot with house in two weeks!You can work your way to the ocean on a wonderful balmy day. Happy buyer!

MARILYN SOLD THIS LUXURY DEERFIELD BEACH POINT LOT HOME WITH 60' DOCK

Looking for a point lot home? Marilyn will find it for you!

STUNNING ALL-UPDATED PARKLAND LAKEFRONT HOME

Marilyn sold this beautiful home to a large family who love it! Click photo to see http://parklandflhomesforsale.blogspot.com.

LOOKING TO PURCHASE A HISTORIC HOME IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA?

Some of our historic homes can be found in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. Email marilynfjacobs@gmail.com with your criteria... and receive listings of interest.

THINKING OF BUYING A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME?

When you renovate or restore a historic home, there are laws and building codes to learn and adhere to. You may need:
· Approval from your city every step of the way
· Neighborhood associations may have codes for paint color, style, wood trim, design, structural architecture inside and outside the home
· Doors and windows, stone, masonry and iron work can also need to adhere to a code
· Historic homes usually maintain the majority or original architectural details, reflecting the design and craftsmanship of the period in which they were built
· Focus on preservation before renovation
· Be prepared for modifications to your plans as the work goes forward
Renovating any home can be a challenge, but in the case of historic homes, there are great rewards for appreciating history. Find and get an estimate from a historic renovation company in your area if you want to make the job easier. You can also work with an architect, contractor and/or structural engineer whose specialty is historic renovations. Suggestion: check them out with their local better business bureau.
Online resources include
· National Trust for Historic Preservation
· American Institute of Architects
· National Register of Historic Places
· Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
· Local Restoration Experts

HOW TO FIND A HISTORIC HOME IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

FOR INFORMATION ON PURCHASING A HISTORIC OR OTHER HOME IN PALM BEACH, BROWARD AND DADE COUNTIES, CALL MARILYN AT 561-302-3388, TELL MARILYN WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, AND -IF IT'S OUT THERE- SHE WILL FIND IT FOR YOU.

BRIDGES in DELRAY BEACH

Beautiful home sold with lake view, 4 bedrooms, in this new community. This is one of the few new communities in the area, many other homes were built long ago.

UPDATED 1926 BOCA RATON HISTORIC HOME IN OLD FLORESTA, BOCA RATON FL

With 5 bedrooms, 5 full and one half bath and 5867 living sq ft is an estate designed by Addison Mizner and steeped in the owonderfully warm character of Old Florida. Here is a tree-canopied oasis in a unique historic neighborhood, enlarged and renovated with ultimate modern-day comforts yet its authentic character is preserved. Pecky cypress, Dade County pine, terra cotta and Chicago brick are features along with a shady garden courtyard and beautiful pool - and separate guest cottage. The property is not on the market now but a great example of a Boca Raton historic home.

1924 PALM BEACH LANDMARKED ADDISON MIZNER HOME

5 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bath home with 3,997 living sq ft also has a detached villa, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Ficus hedges provide privacy. Landscaping adorned with ornamental hedges. .21 acres. "IN TOWN". $2,559,000. Marilyn will be happy to show you this comfortable, unique landmark home (561-302-3388).

1925 WEST PB HOME-NEXT TO MM$ HOUSES, THIS SMALLER HISTORIC HOME HAS A RESTORED VALUE OF $230,000.

7 bedrooms, 7 half and one full baths, main house has 5423 living sq ft, Two Guest Houses have 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. A Treehouse Office is connected to the main house via a suspension bridge with fabulous ocean views. Designed by John Volk. 75 year old trees, 1/4 mile butterfly garden path. Locally designated historic home.

MARILYN FARBER JACOBS is the GO TO REALTOR for historic and all other homes in Palm Beach County

Marilyn Farber Jacobs is a Multi-Million Dollar Producers, knowledgeable about estate properties, waterfront homes and condos, country club homes and properties from Jupiter to Palm Beach to Boca and Delray to Ft Lauderdale to South Beach. Let Marilyn know what you want (marilynfjacobs@gmail.com or 561-302-3388) and if it's out there, she will find it for you. Estate? Boat dock? Pet friendly condo? Oceanfront or Intracoastal Waterway view? Gated Community? A-Rated School District? Active Adult Community? New Home Customized for you? NOW is the BEST TIME EVER to buy in Florida. C'mon down... life is GOOD in southeast Florida! Licensed with WEICHERT-Heath & Joseph, Boynton Beach.

SOLD BY MARILYN: Unique Deerfield Beach Point Lot with Dock for 60' boat

SOLD by Marilyn: Palm Beach oceanfront condo

SOLD BY MARILYN - Contemporary Home in POR LA MAR Historic District

Beautiful interiors... walk to Boca Raton beach and ocean... many restaurants and boutiques on Palmetto Park Road... fabulous lifestyle... sold for $925,000

SOLD by Marilyn: Oceanfront condo with "to die for" views

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, pretty kitchen, full service building with so many amenities. Would you like to purchase a property like this one? Call Marilyn at 561-302-3388 and she will find you what you are looking for. Marilyn KNOWS THE WATERFRONT.

SOLD by Marilyn: BOCA WOODS 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with pool and lake view

Stunning setting, furnished turnkey, in wonderful country club setting. Best value for your money in a friendly environment in west Boca. Marilyn can give you information on Boca Woods.

SOLD by Marilyn: (NOT QUITE HISTORIC!) BOCA WEST penthouse apartment, over 1700 living sq ft

Three enclosed terraces with great water views, great flow for entertaining. Superb lifestyle at the #1 Residential Country Club Community in the US. Want to learn more about this lifestyle? Ask Marilyn at marilynfjacobs@gmail.com.

SOLD BY MARILYN FOR HIGHEST PRICE EVER IN VALENCIA FALLS

Beautiful pool home, open light and bright, about 2800 living sq ft sold for $679,000

SOLD BY MARILYN: Immaculate Gated golfing country club - NO EQUITY, NO DUES, pay-as-you-play golf

Highest price sale in four years for a Polo Trace 1-story pool home with private view. Former model home with all the bells and whistles. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, screened in pool with covered dining area. Crown moldings.

SOLD BY MARILYN: Charming Lakefront 2/2 in Lake Windwood, Boca Raton

The lake views are stunning in this charming end unit, which is like a private home. Community has a 24/7 manned gate, clubhouse and pool and is in east Boca.

Sold for $230,000. Community clubhouse, pool, tennis. Located adjacent to public golf. GREAT LIFESTYLE!

SIX OF MARILYN'S LISTINGS...

Under contract in 14 days: Delray Beach townhouse. Under Contract same day as listed: Polo Club house. Under contact in 21 days: Polo Club condo. Under contract in 90 days after being on the market one year: Polo Club house. Under contract in 3 weeks - Polo Club townhouse. Sold in 63 days during the DEADEST PART OF THE MARKET: Smith Farm/Lake Worth house. First day out, out-of-towners bought a house through Marilyn in Canyon Springs. Marilyn made TWO internet sales: Vizcaya and Boca Quay. If you list with Marilyn, start looking NOW for your next home... you may be there sooner than you think! Thinking of listing? See MARKETING PLAN at www.MarilynJacobs.com. If you click the SOLD SIGN ABOVE you will see TESTIMONIALS but first copy the URL below so you can return to this blog.

SOLD BY MARILYN: POLO CLUB PROPERTY... SOLD... under contract IN 21 DAYS

SOLD BY MARILYN: POLO CLUB PROPERTY under contract in three weeks !!!

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Our Certified Distressed Property Experts are ready to help anyone you know who had recent problems and needs to sell their property. Call Marilyn at 561-302-3388 for a Marketing Consulting Appointment to learn about short sales and how to get through the maze to closing.

SOLD BY MARILYN: LAKE WORTH-SMITH FARM HOUSE SOLD IN 62 DAYS WHEN MARKET WAS AT LOWEST POINT

BUYERS: Marilyn can show you any available properties in Southeast Florida. You want MARILYN on your side when it's time to negotiate, and you want YOUR OWN AGENT as the listing agent's client is the seller, NOT THE BUYER!

SOLD BY MARILYN: DELRAY BEACH TOWNHOUSE... UNDER CONTRACT IN 14 DAYS !!!

MARILYN FARBER JACOBS, Real Estate Consultant

Realtor, ePRO - MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER, named by Sun-Sentinel as one of the leading Luxury Agents in Palm Beach County; featured on Wall St Journal

To contribute information about local historic homes, please email marilynfjacobs@gmail.com.

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Listing your house with MARILYN JACOBS will cause it to SELL !!!

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THE BEST BUYERS MARKETIN THE HISTORY OF FLORIDA!!!Marilyn will guide you to thebest propertiesat the best pricesPredictions are that in the next 2-5 years property values will rise 20-30%!!! Enjoy living in yournew property and watch the appreciation climb!

Luxury and 2nd Homes Specialist, Realtor and ePRO. Multi-million$ producer, listing and selling homes. Explore the Area and Search the FL MLS. Compare Waterfront Condos.SEE all available country club properties.MARILYN KNOWS THE REAL ESTATE MARKET and will be happy to share her knowledge with you and find you the home of your dreams, and/or get your current home sold as quickly as possible for the highest and best market price. Call 561-302-3388 or email marilynfjacobs@gmail.com.